Senior Electrician

The department has a team that is well‑rounded, experienced in every craft, innovative, reliable, and collaborative. Employees thrive in a professional environment with a supportive team culture, guided by MD Anderson’s CORE values. With a strong focus on safety and growth, the ideal candidate will be hands‑on, a problem solver, and a subject matter expert responsible for critical systems, including a solid understanding of central plant operations.

The ideal candidate has strong system‑level thinking and advanced troubleshooting abilities across BAS and HVAC environments. They are proficient with advanced diagnostic tools, including thermal imaging, and can effectively coach and train electricians to elevate team capability. This individual understands how HVAC, plumbing, and other trades interact and can coordinate work across disciplines to ensure efficient, reliable facility operations. Proficient in using advanced diagnostic tools, including thermal imaging, to identify electrical issues, and able to understand how HVAC and plumbing trades interact to support effective coordination and troubleshooting.

The salary range is $69,000 - $86,000 - $103,000

The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

MD Anderson offers our employees:

- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

SUMMARY The primary purpose of the Senior Electrician position is to provide skilled electrical work of the journeyman level in installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment. This position impacts the Institution's electrical functionality. Responsible for carrying out skilled tasks in accordance with standard practices of the trade and Institutional specifications. Oversees the quality and production of all electrical work. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Interprets and works from instructions, blueprints, sketches and diagrams in the installation of electrical systems. Estimates cost of work, requisitions material and maintains inventories. Performs a variety of electrical work. Coordinates and prioritizes the workflow of electricians, technicians and mechanics. Investigates outages. Participates in the development of the "Owners Design Guidelines", project design phases and review processes. Inspects contracted electrical work to ensure repairs and installations are compliant. Functions as a point of contact for vendors. Prepares and submits reports. Participates in process improvement initiatives. May precept staff.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Trade SME Participates in the development of the "Owners Design Guidelines", project design phases and review processes. Inspects contracted electrical work to ensure repairs and installations are compliant. Functions as a point of contact for vendors. Prepares and submits reports. Participates in process improvement initiatives. May precept staff.

Work Plan & Documentation Interprets and works from blueprints, sketches and diagrams. Estimates cost of work and may order materials and maintain inventory. Discusses issues, concerns and process improvement options with Supervisor. Responsible for completing work order and asset documentation according to CMMS Standards. Provides accurate information on labor hrs & material used to complete the work, work preformed, notes any addtional required work &/or asset information.

Preventive Maintenance Performs Preventive Maintenance on Electrical equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and CMMS directed work.

Corrective Maintenance Installs, maintains and repairs variety of electrical work incidental to the installation and repair motors, fans, lamps, and various electrical issues and other building systems. Runs conduit, pulls wire and installs circuits for electrically driven units.

Team and Work Load Support Investigates outages, supports or preforms other work as nessessary in the management the work load.

On-Call The employee may be expected to be part of an on-call group, and when assigned this responsibility, will be compensated for that time. When on-call, the employee must be available and be able to respond in accordance to policy. Periods of alert when Emergency Conditions may be expected are not considered on-call.

Essential Personnel This position is considered “essential personnel” in the event of suspension of normal operations due to inclement weather or other emergencies. They are required to perform duties as outlined in the Emergency Management Plans.

Incidental Work Other incidental or related duties as required.

Other duties as assigned